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Bell, John (1745-1831) [Books bought of John Bell]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08527 Author/Creator: Bell, John (1745-1831) Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 27 January 1780 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 13.9 x 18.9 cm. Order a Copy

Bought a copy of Halley's Astronomical Tables, a copy of the court calender, a copy of the list of the army, and a lead pencil. Total came to £1.3.

Bell, John, 1745-1831

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